Minister for Crime Prevention Ben Carroll

Introducing the Minister for Crime Prevention

March 21st, 2019
The Hon. Ben Carroll is leading the government’s approach to crime prevention, working closely at all levels of government and across sectors to enhance safety for all Victorians.
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Spotlight on the South East Metropolitan region

March 14th, 2019
The Department of Justice and Community Safety's South East Metropolitan region supports councils and community organisations to deliver crime prevention initiatives across 17 local government areas
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Western Australia gets tough on graffiti

March 14th, 2019
Western Australia's award-winning Tough on Graffiti Strategy guides the delivery of all graffiti vandalism initiatives in the state. This is a useful resource for councils planning their graffiti management approach.
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New Crime Prevention Network for councils to be established

March 14th, 2019
We are working to establish a new Crime Prevention Network to bring together Victorian council staff who work in this important area.
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Video case study: Melton Graffiti Preventative Education and Street Art Activation program

March 13th, 2019
Melton City Council delivered a multifaceted graffiti prevention project that has reduced the amount of illegal graffiti in the community
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Upcoming grants rounds in 2019-20

March 1st, 2019
Anticipated schedule for the Community Crime Prevention grants program for 2019-20
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Vehicle theft campaign asks you to consider where you leave your car keys

December 19th, 2018
A new vehicle theft campaign is asking the community to take action and consider how accessible their car keys are to potential thieves.

2018 in review: Community Crime Prevention Program

December 5th, 2018
A snapshot of highlights from our work in Victorian communities in 2018.
ReBoot Program Coaches and Victoria Police Youth Resource Officers working together.

Spotlight on the Department of Justice and Regulation regions: Gippsland

December 5th, 2018
The Gippsland region supports councils and community organisations to deliver crime prevention initiatives in Victoria's east.
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International research about trust in police presented by Professor Jonathan Jackson

December 5th, 2018
Professor Jonathan Jackson from the London School of Economics was recently in Australia discussing his research about trust in police, and how this impacts the willingness of citizens to co-operate with police.